Description
These Healthy Raspberry Coconut Granola Bars are a deliciously nutritious snack perfect for breakfast or anytime energy boost. Made with gluten-free oats, coconut oil, peanut butter, and fresh raspberries, these bars combine wholesome ingredients with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The addition of chia seeds, flax seeds, almonds, and pepitas boosts the fiber and protein content, while the natural sweetness of honey and raspberries keeps them tasty and guilt-free.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups gluten free quick cooking oats
- ½ cup gluten free quick cooking oats (pulsed to flour)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1–2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup shredded or shaved coconut
- ¼ cup pepitas
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Line an 8×10 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Prepare Oat Flour: Using a food processor or grinder, pulse ½ cup of the gluten-free quick cooking oats until they reach a fine flour-like consistency. This helps bind the bars together and improves texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, remaining oats, melted coconut oil, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, sea salt, chia seeds, flax seeds, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, and pepitas. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated into a cohesive mixture.
- Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold the fresh raspberries into the mixture. Be careful to not crush the berries too much, but some breaking is expected to help flavor the bars throughout.
- Spread Dough: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly in a flat layer, pressing down lightly to compact it.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bars turn a light golden color along the edges.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool on a wire rack until they are easy to handle. Then place the pan in the refrigerator and chill overnight to firm up.
- Cut and Serve: Once chilled completely, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into desired sizes. Serve and enjoy these healthy granola bars as a nutritious snack!
Notes
- Using fresh raspberries adds natural sweetness but may cause the bars to be slightly softer. For firmer bars, freeze the raspberries beforehand or reduce quantity.
- Feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Ensure all oats are certified gluten free to maintain the gluten free status of this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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